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  Tamil Nadu: ED raids former AIADMK minister C Vijayabaskar's residence in money laundering case

  March 21, 2024 10:35 IST

  In connection with a money laundering case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched raids against AIADMK minister C Vijayabaskar at her residence in Tamil Nadu's Pudukkottai.

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  Lok Sabha elections: EC directs action against Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje for Tamilians remark

  March 21, 2024 0:03 IST

  The election body asked the Karnataka CEO to act against Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje over her controversial remark about the people of Tamil Nadu.

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  Tamil Nadu: DMK releases party manifesto, first list of 21 candidates for Lok Sabha elections 2024

  March 20, 2024 13:48 IST

  Lok Sabha elections 2024: In its manifesto, the party, among others, promised to take steps for states being consulted on appointment of Governors, abolition of Article 356 that allowed the Centre to dismiss a state government and statehood for Puducherry.

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  Lok Sabha Elections 2024: AIADMK declares 16 candidates, forges alliance with DMDK in Tamil Nadu

  March 20, 2024 13:24 IST

  While releasing the list, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said that five constituencies have been allocated to the DMDK, and one each to Puthiya Tamilagam and the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI).

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  Lok Sabha Elections 2024: DMK and Congress are two sides of same coin, says PM Modi in Tamil Nadu

  March 19, 2024 14:38 IST

  Ahead of the April 19 Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu, the BJP has been focusing on the southern state, hoping to win as many of the 39 constituencies as part of its 'mission 400' seats in the coming polls.

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  PMK accepts BJP's leadership in Tamil Nadu for 2024 polls: Know significance of Ramadoss-led party

  March 19, 2024 12:57 IST

  The BJP has expanded its allies in Tamil Nadu, heading into the Lok Sabha elections 2024. The latest addition to the NDA is the PMK, which has a strong presence in the northern districts of the state. The BJP is hoping to open its account in Tamil Nadu in the upcoming polls.How will new allies help?

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  Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PMK gets 10 seats to contest in Tamil Nadu under BJP-led NDA

  March 19, 2024 9:41 IST

  BJP state president K Annamalai and PMK founder Ramadoss held a meeting at the latter’s Thailapuram residence and signed the pact.

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  PMK joins BJP-led NDA in Tamil Nadu in big shock to AIADMK ahead of Lok Sabha elections

  March 18, 2024 23:21 IST

  Lok Sabha elections 2024: The inclusion of PMK in the BJP-led alliance is particularly significant as PMK holds a committed vote bank of approximately 6%, exerting considerable influence among Vanniyars, a dominant backward caste in Tamil Nadu.

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  PM Modi to hold roadshow in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore: How is this Lok Sabha seat significant for BJP?

  March 18, 2024 13:47 IST

  The BJP had contested the general elections in the state in alliance with AIADMK and had drawn blank in 2019. In September 2023, the two parted ways, leaving the BJP to contest with smaller parties such as GK Vasan-led Tamil Maanila Congress.

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  Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Cong to contest 9 seats in Tamil Nadu including Virudhunagar, Sivaganga

  March 18, 2024 14:00 IST

  The polling in Tamil Nadu’s 39 Lok Sabha seats will be held in the first phase on a single day on April 19. The general elections in Tamil Nadu will be a triangular contest between the ruling DMK, the opposition All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and the BJP.

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  Tamil Nadu Governor refuses to appoint K Ponmudy as minister | DETAILS

  March 18, 2024 9:27 IST

  The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker M Appavu reinstated Ponmudy as a member of the House. CM Stalin wrote to the state Governor recommending the appointment of Ponmudy as a minister.

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  Try 'One Election, One Phase' before 'One Nation, One Election': Kamal Haasan takes a dig at BJP

  March 17, 2024 7:43 IST

  Lok Sabha elections 2024: The sixth phase will be held on May 25 which will see polling on 57 constituencies. The seventh and final phase of Lok Sabha elections will be held on June 1 which will witness polling on 57 constituencies.

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  Madras High Court allows PM Modi's roadshow in Coimbatore after police denies permission

  March 15, 2024 20:59 IST

  Madras High Court Justice N Anand Venkatesh ordered the Coimbatore Police to make arrangements for the roadshow.

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  PM Modi in Kanyakumari: 'DMK enemy of Tamil Nadu's future'

  March 15, 2024 12:31 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed an election rally in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari.

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  Sarath Kumar-led AISMK merges with BJP ahead of Lok Sabha Elections in Tamil Nadu

  March 12, 2024 13:57 IST

  Following the merger of his party with the BJP, actor Kumar is likely to be named as the BJP's candidate for the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu.

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  'Not acceptable': Actor Vijay opposes CAA notification, asks Tamil Nadu not to implement it

  March 12, 2024 9:53 IST

  Vijay's reaction came after the Central government announced the notification of the rules to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act. The CAA was passed in December 2019.

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  AMMK joins hands with BJP in Tamil Nadu ahead of Lok Sabha Polls

  March 11, 2024 21:22 IST

  AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran said that the AMMK has offered its 'unconditional support' to the BJP to ensure victory in Tamil Nadu.

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  Fears about presence of drugs in Tamil Nadu proved right, alleges Governor Ravi

  March 10, 2024 23:39 IST

  Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK has asserted that it has no links with Sadiq and has threatened to initiate legal action on anyone making allegations that the party or its leaders are connected to the dismissed party functionary.

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  I.N.D.I.A bloc finalises seat-sharing in Tamil Nadu, DMK to contest on 21, Congress on 9

  March 10, 2024 0:18 IST

  DMK President and Chief Minister MK Stalin and TNCC chief K Selvaperunthagai finalised the deal, in the presence of AICC leaders KC Venugopal and Ajoy Kumar. Lok Sabha elections are due to be held in April-May this year.

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  Actor Kamal Haasan's MNM joins DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu

  March 09, 2024 13:38 IST

  Tamil Nadu news: Kamal Haasan said that my party and I are not contesting this election. But we will give all cooperation to this alliance. We have joined hands as this is not just for a position, this is for the nation.

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  VP Dhankhar, Sadhguru attend Isha Foundation's Mahashivratri celebrations in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore

  March 08, 2024 22:31 IST

  The event was attended by Tamil Nadu Governor Thiru RN Ravi, Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy, Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit and Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying Thiru L Murugan.

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  Tamil Nadu: R Sarath Kumar's AISMK to join hands with NDA for Lok Sabha polls

  March 06, 2024 21:38 IST

  All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi (AISMK), led by actor-turned-politician R Sarath Kumar, was a former ally of AIADMK. Speaking on the development, the actor said he wants to join the NDA for a prosperous India, uphold unity and to elect Narendra Modi as Prime Minister again.

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  Madras HC dismisses petitions against Udhayanidhi, Sekar Babu, MP A Raja over ‘Sanatan’ remarks

  March 06, 2024 15:57 IST

  The Madras High Court dismissed quo warranto petitions challenging the eligibility of DMK Ministers Udhayanidhi Stalin, P K Sekar Babu, and MP A Raja to hold office following alleged remarks against Sanatana Dharma.

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  DMK's A Raja says 'India not a nation, but subcontinent with various cultures'; BJP hits back

  March 05, 2024 18:48 IST

  DMK MP A Raja purportedly said that India is not a country but a subcontinent which is home to various traditions and cultures. The BJP slammed the Opposition over the remarks and asked if they agreed with the DMK leader's statements.

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  BJP set to surprise many with 5 seats in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, DMK to win 20: India TV-CNX Poll

  March 04, 2024 18:37 IST

  The India TV-CNX suggested a promising electoral performance by the BJP in Tamil Nadu, projecting the party to gain substantial ground and secure victories in five constituencies across the state.

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  Tamil Nadu: Two schools get bomb threat, police launch investigation

  March 04, 2024 12:41 IST

  The local authorities in Coimbatore and Kancheepuram increased the security at PSBB Millennium School and a private school after they received the bomb threats.

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  Tamil Nadu: AIADMK slams BJP for ‘cheap politics’ of ‘appropriating’ MGR, J Jayalalithaa

  March 03, 2024 23:14 IST

  In his recent rallies in Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invoked the legacy of MGR as well as Jayalalithaa.

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  'Small mistake made by...': Tamil Nadu minister on use of China flag on Indian rocket advertisement

  March 01, 2024 15:57 IST

  Tamil Nadu news: Radhakrishnan said it was late DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi who first voiced the demand for a new launch complex of ISRO at Kulasekarapattinam near here in Tamil Nadu. Also, CM Stalin and Thoothukudi Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi had all along urged Centre to set up launch complex in state.